In addition to clearing out existing waterways, Simmons said the city is also open to relocating families who are currently living in flood planes.

"There are certain areas where one of the solutions is working with FEMA on permanent relocation. That’s emotional, that’s financial, and that is quite frankly not one of the most pleasant options we are looking at," Simmons said. "We need to get that land back for water storage and water retention. So permanent relocation in other parts of town is one of the options were looking at."